From the early centuries of monasticism, 'ora et labora' (prayer and work) have been coupled together as representing a healthy balance in monastic life. Prayer is always primary, but prayer flows over into work. Work is love made visible.
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Viewed from outside, our life may well seem subdued and sacrificial, but in our hearts the joy of the Holy Spirit manifests itself especially during times of recreation. Though our life is one of prayer and sacrifice, it brings us great happiness if lived in a spirit of selfless love for Christ and the Church.
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Nearly two and a half years have gone by since our daughter entered the cloister of the Passionist nuns. As I have described before, letting go and supporting her answering God’s call was a bitter-sweet experience, marked by a mixture of awe, joy, lonesomeness and a painful tenderness about her leaving the nest and her everyday physical presence with us.
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